The Djokovic blunder...

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 Novak Djokovic has been disqualified from US open on 7th last. The reason has been most unassuming. As things went Djokovic was frustrated after missing three set points in the fourth round match against Spain’s Pablo Busta. He inadvertently swatted a ball quite hard at the back of the court which hit the line judge on her throat and she needed medical assistance before she felt good.


After a prolonged conversation that ensued amongst the Tournament referee, the Chair referee and the Serb it was decided to hand Djokovich a disqualification. Before the final decision was handed over to the Serb he reasoned out to the men there that he never meant to hurt anyone let alone the line judge. It indeed was an act done in pure frustration. Djokovic was full of remorse and was pained to see the lady in distress.


Djokovic later issued an apology again saying that it was an act though reckless was done in utter frustration and he felt very bad to see the line judge in discomfort. He further said that he is taking the disqualification in his own stride and this should make him return to court a better human being, responsible and sorted. 


The USTA rule book does speak about non tolerance of such acts which could pose danger to the referees, line judges et al.  In such light the punishment by way of disqualification appears most appropriate. However, a question will always dwell in mind that everyone knew it was an act, though unacceptable, was not intended. It was a pure accident which could have occurred even when the game was on. A ball hit with so  much power ( nowadays) could still hit the line judge. The difference between right and wrong is so thin. Seen from this perspective the disqualification seems a little harsh. 


Anyways, the incident is definitely forgettable and will rob the tournament some good tennis. Needless to say it’s the sport which is going to be the ultimate loser.


(www.dprabir62.blogspot.com)

Comments

  1. UnknownSeptember 7, 2020 at 9:42 PM

    Cannot agree that the punishment meted out was harsh. His act was reckless and that it was unintentional does not make it less offensive.

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